Bishop outlines commitment to Wednesbury after 'uncertainty' around future of St Bartholomew's Church
The Bishop of Wolverhampton has promised the Church of England is committed to Wednesbury after fears were raised about the future of the town's iconic St Bartholomew's Church.
The church's father has left, the church hall is set to close with groups being told they can no longer use the premises and no bookings are being taken for weddings and christenings.
However, Right Reverend Jonathan Clark, acting Bishop of Wolverhampton, moved to quell rumours of the church closing.
He told the Express & Star: "It is heartening to hear of the place St Barts holds in the hearts of many in Wednesbury. The priest and the PCC have achieved remarkable things in the past few years, including a thriving community facility in the parish hall.
"The parish priest at St Bartholomew’s has just been appointed to a new post in another diocese and that situation often brings uncertainty within a parish."
